Which mechanism, affecting accuracy, increased in early astrolabes due to imprecise manual crafting?

💡 Explanation

Imprecise engraving led to eccentricity; the physical imperfection altered angle measurements. This arose because astrolabe construction relied upon manual techniques which introduced irregularities, therefore circular scales were not perfect, rather than manufacturing variation of thickness only marginally influencing reading resolution.

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